Paramedic Science Foundation

About the course

OVERVIEW

Professional Paramedics are ready to face the unexpected challenges that come with providing emergency care in the pre hospital environment or out of hospital healthcare to an ageing or diverse population. This course aims to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to become a professional, HCPC registered Paramedic.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

On successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to apply for registration as a Paramedic on the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) professional register. It is a legal requirement that anyone who wishes to practice using a title protected by the Health Professions Order 2001 is on the HCPC Register.

If you choose this course you will benefit from:

nationally-renowned paramedic staff with both clinical and research expertise;

a long-standing collaboration with the West Midlands Ambulance Service who provide support, placement provision and mentorship for students. A high percentage of students obtain their first job from their placement provider;

lectures from specialists in their field across the Paramedic, nursing and mental health spectrum, all with experience and a special interest in pre-hospital care;

the use of an ambulance simulator provides you with an opportunity to familiarise yourself with the environment in which you are going to work before you step foot on an operational vehicle;

close supervision, support and guidance while on placement with a service provided qualified Paramedic mentor;

a wide range of current books and articles related to paramedic sciences with contribution from the teaching team.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

The core themes for this course are: communication and professionalism; anatomy, pathophysiology and pharmacology; paramedic skills; evidence informed practice and clinical decision making. You will cover all of these over the full two-year course, with a more in-depth focus on paramedic practice in the final year.

You will also undertake compulsory practice placements where you will be working with real patients, registered Paramedics and other health care professionals.

Essential Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs at grade A*-C including English Language, Mathematics and Science or specified equivalents. Please note we accept Functional Skills level 2 in Mathematics and communications as equivalents. Evidence of recent study is desirable.

Typical Offers

A-Levels: with a minimum of BCC grades from three academic subjects to include a science subject.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in a Health subject. Please note: we do NOT accept BTEC in Public Uniformed Services as a standalone qualification.

Access: The Access Diploma (60 credits) to include 45 Level 3 credits with 15 at Distinction in health modules; plus GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade A*-C, or specified equivalents.

International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points with 14 at Higher

English as a Foreign Language: an IELTS of 7.0 overall, with no component lower than 6.5. Pre-sessional English is available if required.

You will also need to sit a maths test as part of the selection process.

Caring experience essential: this can be paid or voluntary experience that relates to caring for individuals.

Additional Information: applicants will be required to attend an interview and complete a literacy and numeracy test. Satisfactory health clearance and enhanced Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (formally CRB Disclosure) required.

In line with the National Health Service Constitution we use a values based recruitment approach in seeking candidates with the appropriate values to support effective team working in delivering excellent patient care.

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